Omaha Daily Bee Newspaper, June 1, 1902, Page 1

L1 'THE OMAHA SUNDAY BEE. “~ ESTABLISHED JUNE 19, 1871. OMAHA, SUNDAY MORNING, JUNE 1, CROWN GEMS BOGUS Examination by Diamond Experts Reveal the Truth of the Oft-Told Tale, RECALLS STORIES OF PREVIOUS REIGNS Former Kings 8old Many Real Gems and Bubstituted Imitations. PEERS SAVING ON THEIR WARDROBES Many Ordering Oheap Material and Others Rent ng for the Coronation, ONE ACCREDITED WITH MAKING HIS OWN With the Women it is Different and They Are Worrying About How They Will Look In becoming Garments. KCopyright, 1%02, by Press Publishing Co.) LONDON, May 81.—(New York World Cablegram—Speclal Telegram.)—After ex- mining the crown regalia the two diamond experts have pronounced nearly half the gems epurious, including almost all the large ones. This corroborates the reports in various memoirs that the two immediate predecessors of Queen Victorla resorted to the expedient of selllng or pawning the crown jewels in flnancial emergencies. The utmost secrecy Is maintained about the royal crowns being worn at the coronation. No one has been permitted to see them, and it is sald that the king has given orders that imitation gems shall be replaced for the occasion by real ones on hire. Diamonds and emeralds will be the Jewels principally worn at the coronation. More than half of them will be hired from West End and Parislan jewelers, who © 6 per cent of their value for one wear, the hirer also paying insur- ance. But a vast quantity of paste will also be worn. No shopkeepers have done a larger business over the coronation than the imitation jewelry people. One firm saye it has an order from a countess for an exact replica of the duchess of Marl- borough's famous Vanderbllt pearls to cost over $400 and to be indistinguishable from the real ones except by an expert. ‘This is a rather foollsh proceeding on the part of the countess, as it is known she could not possibly afford real gems. Cor- brilllants will also be much Buying Shoddy Robes. The notion that the peers are spending big sums in getting coronation robes of the best material is a myth, as was sadly confessed to the World correspondent today by one of the leading tallors in London. He sald that eome very wealthy peers and newly created ones are golng in for the most elaborate and costly style of corona- tion millinery, but the bulk of the peerage have ordered the cheapest stuffs and furs. He showed the correspondent the, two ex- tremes of cost and frugality on & baron's robé of the best velvt, lined with the finest white with eape and trim- mings of real ermine, costing altogether $665, and another similar robe of the cheapest velveteen, lined with white eal een, with cape and trimmings of rabbit skin, costing $47 all told. He averred that six out of every ten robes were of the cheaper type, and ten yards distant the difference s scarcely noticeable unless a ray of eunlight strikes the robes, when velveteen is exposed. A large number of peers are hiring robes from theatrical costumers, who charge from $35 to $200, according to qual- ity. An otder for robes to a tailer almost invariably is accompanied with instruc- tions that the materials shall be cut so that they can be utilized afterward for dress or mantle by the peer's ‘wife or @daughter. One of Queerest Figures. . One of the queerest figures at the coron tlon ceermonies will be the old marquis of Clanricarde, who ls credited with mak- ing his own clothes for the sake of econ- omy. He intends to don the robes worn by his grandfather at Queen Victoria's coron tion. The robes being much moth eaten, he ‘has patched them with new stuffs and fur with his own hands. He declares that ho will g In an ordinary cab and would mot incur even that expense if he believed he could got through the streets afoot with- ‘ut being mobbed. Salisbury, who hates public dis- ‘play and is utterly careless about matters of dress, 1s sald to be bored to death by the prospect of the coronation. He has Tesisted all the blandishments of his family to induce him to get a new outfit for the ceremony, and Insists on wearing his old ‘uniform as an elder brother of Trinity house, although in order to make it fit him, owing to his Increased stoutness, a broad band of gold lace has been inserted down the back, contrary to the regula- tions. Then his robes cost only $250, being ot fourth-class quality, Lord Rosebery was waited on this week to get his photograph in the robes of a Knight of the Oarter, but he replied that his 0ld robes had ceased to fit and he had Dot yet been able to merve himself up to getting new ones, hoping the resources of civilization would be equal to the readjust- ing of the old. Barl Spencer, also a Knight of the Gar- ter, replied under the same circumstances that he could not find his old robes and Was arranging to hire a suit if possible. The fact is that responsible mén with ®ome seuse of personal dignity, while JDabitusted to the wearing of a court uni- ¥orm, look with distaste on a revival of these archaic dress regulations, which are tirely contrary to the spirit of the times end tend toward the ridiculous. Different with Women. \ With the smart women it is dlfferent; \their dress is their profession. They are throwing themselves with the keenest ardor into the millinery question. They are adopting all kinds of devices to make (the best mpression in a costume which is inclined to be destructive of figure. Some ve hit upon a seheme whereby corsets d bodices are one, thus saving the fatal ickness around the waist. Other occult measures are being taken to guard against suffocation iu tHe hot atmosphere of the abbey, where they will spend five hours, by roviding that their robes and dress will practically ali the garb they will wear ©n that occaslon. Parade Potsdam Garrison. POTSDAM, Prussia, May 3L.—The parade ©f the Potsdam garrison took place this rEiDSSIP ABOUT THE VATICAN Bellef that Keane is to Suceeed Cor- rigan and Mgr. Merry Del Val Martinelll. Press Publishing Co.) ROME, May 31.—(New York World Ca- blegram—Special Telegram.)—Archbishop Keane of Dubuque, Ia., probably will be ap- polnted archbishop of New York to succeed the late Archbishop Corrigan and it is now belleved that Mgr. Merry del Val will sue- ceed Cardinal Martinelli at Washington as papal delegate to the United States. Pope Leo XIII has warmly congratulated Cardinal Martinelll, who recently returned to Rome, on the successful manner In which he carried out his mission as apos- tolic delegate to the United States. He says that the present very satisfactory con- dition between the holy see and the United States is due in a great measure to the car- dinal’s tact and diplomatic skill. “It will give us the greatest satisfaction,” the pope added, “to bestow upon you the signla of cardinalate to which we raised your eminence last year." This ceremony will take place in the con- sistory of June 9. Many important nomina- tions are announced for that consistory. It was sald that Mgr. Merry del Val will g0 to America after he returns to Rome from King Edward's coronation, where he will represent the pope. Hitherto it has been belleved that Mgr. Falconio would get the appointment, but the fact that he is an Amerfcan citizen, although an Italian by birth, rendered his nomination difficult. The pope gave an audlence recently to Bishop Maes of Covington, Ky., and Bishop Howley of Newfoundland. Both prelates afterward told the World correspondent that they were surprised and delighted to find the pontiff looking actually vounger than he did when they last saw him several years ago and correspondingly active and ltvely. A most affecting scene took place this week at the Vatican, when Cardinal Celesia, archbishop of Palermo, who is over £8 years old, had a farewell audience ,with the pope. Cardinal Celesla, kneeling, asked for a special blessing, as he never hoped to come to Rome again. The pope put his arme around the aged cardipal's neck and em- braced him fervently for some seconds. The two venerable men, whose ages aggregate 181 years, wept silently together. A violent hafistorm has caused great havoc around Rome, entirely destroying this year's very promising crop in the pope's vineyard. Leo is deeply grieved, but being of a pecullar turn has decided to adopt the modern system of placing cloud- dispersing cannon in his vineyards, a method of protection which has been ex- tremely successful tn north Italy. SCHEMES FOR THE CORONATION e P by the Score for Cr ing a Sensation om that Occasi (Copyright, 1902, by (Copyright, 1902, by Press Publishing Co.) LONDON, May 38L—(New York World Cablegram—Special Telegram.)--The va- riety of suggestions for celebrating the coronation is only equaled by their fatulty. One is to let off a chain of rockets from The Lizard to Jobn O'Groat's at a fixed hour, making an explosion to re- erberate throughout the island. Another is to release all prisoners except those convioted of odlous offenses. Another 18 that the king order that henceforth all prisoners of good conduct shall be al- lowed a prescribed quantity of tobacco weekly. Another that thousands of bal- loons be sent up from all over the coun- try, each bearing the name of its dis- trict. The only scheme adopted is to light bon- fires at prominent points throughout the country, a plan that worked well at the jubllee. Fifteen hundred bonfires have been already arranged, and at 9 o'clock a fiightvot fitty rockets will take place at each one. There will also be flluminations and fireworks everywhere. One London firm alone has contracted for 1,600,000 elec- tric glow lamps for the route of the pro- cession. MANY MOURN GREAT ARTIST Celebrities in All Walks of Pul Life Attend Obscquies of Ben- jamin Constant. (Copyright, 1902, by Press Publishing Co.) PARIS, May 31.—(New York World Ca blegram—Special Telegram.)—The funeral of Benjamin Constant, the artist, was at- tended by more celebrities than had been een on any similar occasion before since the obsequies of Fellx Faure. As he was a grand dignitary of the Leglon of Honor, great military honor was pald, and having been a member of the Institute the five academies attended in full uniform. The minister of fine arts was among the pall- bearers, so were Bougereau, Laurens and Mercle. The impressive ceremony was attended by a representative of President Loubat. Eloquent panygetics were prooounced at the tomb. More than sixty Americans, either puplls or people who had become Eis friends through portraits he had palnted, followed the procession. The tamily received hundreds of tele- grams from the United States expressing admiration for the man and sorrow for his loss. The largest and most beautiful wreath was sent by Mme. Bernhardt from Brussels. It was made of orchids and tied with a purple ribbon inscribed “I loved and revered him."” WILLIAM’S IDEA OF THE STAGE Plays Should Seek to Elevate and Make Life Brighter Rather Than Gloomy. (Copyright, 1502, by Press Publishing Co.) BERLIN, May 31.—(New York World Ce- blegram — Special Telegram.)—When in Witsbaden lately Emperor Willlam gave to Mme. Durand, a famous actress, id on the mission of the stage which show that he s Do admirer of Ibeen or of problem plays. He sald: “In my opinion the stage ought to be not only a powerful factor in education and moral elevation, but also offer the ideal standard of taste and beauty. One ought to leave the theaters not disap- pointed, disheartened and oppressed by the recollection of gloomy pietures, but fortified, elevated and encouraged to struggle for t ideal which we all are striving to attaln. Real lite is already sad enough. Anyone who, ke the authors of today, perceives his task lles in imitating real life on the stage is performing a sad and Injurious task." Government Majority Reduced. TORONTO, Ont., May 31.—Manitoulin, re~ ports from which were missing, has elec- ted a conservative. The new house will stand fifty-one liberals and forty-seven conservatives, giving the government a majority of four. The government had a majority of eleven in the last house. OBJECT T0 HERBERT May Not Be Named as Ambnudor to the United States After All. AMERICAN WIFE MIGHT CAUSE TROUBLE Jealousy of Women at the Oapital Would Be Serious Handicap. OTHER NAMES ARE BEING CONSIDERED Revival of Ooercion in Ireland Stands Against Bir George Wyndham. NEPHEW OF MRS, GLADSTONE AN ELIGIBLE Fact that He is & Lawyer as Well as a Diplomat Held to Be in His by the For- elgn Ofice. Favor (Copyright, 192, by Press Publishing Co.) LONDON, May 31.—(New York World Cablegram—Special Telegram.)—The ap- pointing of a successor to Lord Pauncefote #s Britlsh ambassador at Washington is one of the most dificult problems of its kind the British government has ever been confronted with. Sir Henry Herbert, as has been cabled to The Bee already, is the most eligible diplomat, but Prime Minis- ter Salisbury Is advised that the fact that Sir Henry's wife, the daughter of George W. Riggs, of Washington, is an American, might lead to trouble with the women leaders of soclety in Washington, and no ambassador whose wife would be unpopular is possible there. Hon. F. L. Bertle, the assistant under secretary of the Foreign office, has a strong family (he s a brother of the earl of Abingdon), influence which is being in- dustriously employed to secure the post for him. But the opinion is that the government will go outside officialdom, and the two names most prominently canvassed in po- litical clubs are those of George Wyndham, now the chief secretary for Ireland, and Hon. Alfred Lyttleton, a brother of Viscount Cobham and the unionist member of Par- llament for Warwick and Leamington, who married one of Mr. Balfour's sisters. Both Wyndham and Lyttleton stand well In the Balfour-Cecll set, whose members have the choice of all the best posts. It s believed that Mr. Wyndham is anxious to escape from the growiug trouble in Ireland, but the Irish members say that, as he was responsible for the purely gratuitous re- vival of coercion there, he would not be persona grata to the Americans. Alfred Lyttleton, a nephew of Mre. Glad- stone, is a lawyer of some standing, and personally, llke Wyndham, is exceptionally fascinating. Lyttleton's special claim fis that he has the legal knowledge and train- ing, which Foreign Secretary Lansdowne holds to be as essential for a representa- tive in Washington as diplomatic schools ing. ‘Wyndham is only 41, is extremely clever, brilliant, and is consldered the handsomest mman In the House of Commons. He mar- ried Countess Grosvenor, the mother of the duke of Westminster. The salary of ambassador at Washington 16 $32,500, while that of the ambassador Paris is $47,500 and of the ambassador at Berlin $40,000. As Washington, under the altered conditions, is the most important embassy of all, it s Probable that the salary will be increased. TAX ON GRAIN TO REMAIN Chancellor of English Exchequer Says There is No Reason for Removal. LONDON, May 31.—A deputation repre- senting the owners of 500,000 horses, Inter- viewed the chancellor of the exchequer, Sir Michael Hicks-Beach, today, and strongly protested inst the tax on oats and malze. The chancellor, however, informed the delegates that it was impossible to give up the general tax on graln or specially exempt oats or maize. There was no greater reason, he pointed out, for ‘the exemption of horse food than there was to exempt wheat or other grains used by humans. If the alleged increase in the cost of horses and food was due to the war, with the expected peace there would be & fall in prices considerably greater tham the amount 6f duty. Meanwhile, horse owners could make the public pay the duty, as ought to be the case. In his opinion the present high prices, especially of maize, were tem- porary and were due to the short harvest fn America last year. EMPEROR MAY PAY US A VISIT Stories Told Him by Brother Henry Awakens an Old Desire to See America. (Copyright, 1502, by Press Publishing (.) BERLIN, May 31.—(New York World Ca- blegram — Special Telegram.) — Emperor William may visit the United States early next spring. The report that he is anxious to do so is revived, Prince Henry having again assured him that he would have a delightful reception. After hearing the prince’s accounts of what he saw the em- peror's desire to see the country has been greatly stimulated. 1f he should go to America the crown prince would act as regent in his father's absence and the em- peror would be accompanied by his brother Hemy. AMERICAN BOAT WRECKED Amelia Hearn is D Bahamas, but Crew is Saved. troyed in the NASSAU, New Peovidence, May 3L.—The American schoofler Amella Hearn (Cap- tain Grimth, trqm Baltimore, May 17, for Tarpun bay) was wrecked May 24, on Abaco reef, Bahamas, and became a total loss. The crew was saved. The schooncr Amelia Heara was owned by Willlam F. Moore and halled from Balti- more, Md. It was built at Laurel, Del, In 1873, registered 108 tons, was 92 feet long, had 23 feet 9 inches beam and was § feet 1 inch deep. President Clark is Better. LONDON, May 81.—Willlam Clark, presi- dent of the Clark Thread company of Newark, N. J., who has been suffering from gout and influenza, at Bath, passed a good night and is better today. St Louis Man in Beuador. GUAYAQUILL, Ecusdor, May 31.—Mr, Wands, & representative of the Bt. Louls m arrived bere today. KILLED BY AN One Man Meets I nt Death and Six Person ured in Speed Contest. AUTOMOBILE NEW YORK, May 31.—An automobile going at high speed became unmanageable during a speed trial on Staten Island today and plunged through & crowd of spectators. One man was killed and four men and two women were serfously injured. The occu- pants of the vehicle jumped and escaped with a few slight bruises. W. C. Baker, president of the Baker Motor and Vehicle company of Cleveland, 0., and his assistant, Edward Delzer, who were driving the machine, were placed un- der arrest and held in $5,000 each, charged with homicide. The killed and injured: ANDREW FEATHERSTEN, skull frac- tured and internal injuries, died instantly. Captain Thomas Taylor of the quarantine steamer Governor Flower, right thigh frac- tured and left leg broken. Mrs. Louise Johnston, left leg, fractured. John F. Brick, scalp wounds. Mrs. Ellen Hay, cut about face and head. Patrick Kenny, right thigh fractured. John Bogart, right leg fractured. Mr. Baker's big egg-shaped car, of seven- horse power, was the only entry in its class. When nearing the finish It swerved to the left and dashed toward the line of spectators. Mr. Baker and his assistant | shouted a warning to the people and then jumped from the car. Those who stood In the line had no chance to get away. There were screams and a wild rush, In which men and women were knocked down and tra’ “led upon, but before they had taken f . 3 the machine struck them. Mr. F/ n was directly in front of the paf s auto- mobile. It struck him wi' & 38 ic force and he was thrown twer & into the air and jnstantly killed. S BALLIETT IN € & PLACE Inspector Testifies, & Admis- sions Made fex iny Z . De. 3 DES MOINES, May 31.—Postoffice In- #pector O'Connor testified at the Balllett trial today that defendant told him last April that he had recelved $173,000 from stockholders of the White Swan mine and that of this amount he had expended $17,000 on advertising and $15,000 on post- age; also that the total output of all mines operated by him was but $631, all of which was secured from the Gold Ridge mine, and not from the White Swan; that he had expended $5,700 on it. A letter was Introduced in evidence, writ- ten by Balllett from Des Moines to W. B. Barstow of Manila, Ia., apprising him that he was conducting a subscription contest for the Mining News and requesting him to copy a list of names that Balllett enclossd with his letter, so as to obtain the prize, after which the prize could be returned to Balllett. This subscription list was to be submit- ted to the government in obtalning access to the ‘malls as second-class matter for the Mining News. T. J. Potter, City, testified that the alleged opening - of the White Swan mines two months- ago, which was said to have been attended with elaborate ceremonies, was a flasco and that the machinery was started only to stop a few minutes later. This statement was corroborated by other witnesses. GROVER CLEVELAND TO SPEAK Former President Will Address Meet- ing of Democrats of Various Shades and Colors. NEW YORK, May 81.—Former President Grover Cleveland has accepted an invita- tion to speak at the opening of the new Tilden club on June 19. About 1,500 men prominent in the democratic party have been Invited. Among those expected are David B. Hill, Willlam J. Bryan, Senator Bacon of Geor- gla, Mayor Patrick A. Collins of Bosioa, John D. Milburn of Buffalo, Richard Ol- ney, Dr. Felix Adler, Bourke Cockran, Wil- liam C. Whitney, ex-Mayors Grace, Grant, Gilroy, Van Wyck, Hewitt, Cooper, Edson and Ely, and Lewls Nixon. This 1s the first time that Mr. Cleveland has consented to address a political audi- ence since his retirement from office. This, coupled with the fact that so many dis- tinguiehed democrats whose views on sil- ver and ofher questions have been radi- cally opposed to each other are to be pres- ent, is pointed to as evidence that the oc- caslon of the opening of the club means & direct effort to harmonize various discord- ant elements of the party. ACCIDENT MARS THE TRIP Major Berthelot the French Com- mission Fractures Leg at Navy Yard. BOSTON, May 31.—A mishap befell a member of the Rochambeau mission here today, when Major Berthelot, the alde-de- camp to General Brugere, sustained a frac- ture of the left leg. The accldent happened at the navy yard at Charlestown, where Major Berthelot, with Vice Admiral Four- nier and staff, went to inspect the bulldings, equipment and ships. While passing from the hall of the com- mander's house Into the reception room Ma- jor Berthelot slipped over. & rug on the polished hardwood floor and fell. He was unable to rise and had to be assisted to & couck. Doctors, hastily summoned, found that one of the bones of the left leg had been fractured. As soon as possible the injured officer was taken to the French battleship Gaulols, where the ship's surgeon attended him. The accident caused some confusion apd brought the visit to the navy yard to an end. Admiral Fournier and staff had previously been received with full bonors by Admiral Johnson. ACTRESS S IN A SAD PLIGHT Ada Gray Found by Nelghbors 1 Cottage in a Destitute Condition. NEW YORK, May 31.—Ada Gray, a noted actress in her day, but mow & helpless invalid, has been found alone and almost destitute in a little cottage at City Island. Nelghbors, who @iscovered her plight, had ber removed to the Fordham hospital, where she probably will be cared for by the actors' fund. Miss Gray had been in the Home for In- curables at Fordham for two years, suffer- ing from locomotor ataxia. The tor fund provided a place for her and she appeared to be contented until about two weeks ago, when she left there and made her home in the cottage where she was found. Sbe was taken to the hospital in a sem!- consclous state, but it was said later that Ber condition was more bopetul. “ox-postmaster of Baker 1902—TWENTY-FOUR PAGES. FIXING UP CABINET Hands of Loubet and Rousseau Seen in the Formation of New Ministry. FORMER PREMIER THE POWER BEHIND IT Ready to Step Into Acknowledged COontrol When the Radicals Bubside. NEW CHAMBER MUST HAVE UPHEAVAL FIRST First Task Would Be Weeding Out of Department's Treacherons Elements. NAVY SCHEDULED FOR A SHAKING UP President, Ministers of Fore! Aftairs and of War Believed to Be Slated to Continue in Those Portfolios. (Copyright, 1902, by Press Publishing Co.) PARIS, May 31.—(New York World Ca- blegram—Special Telegram.)—An absorbing occupation throughout France just now s the making of lists ot members of th: next cabinet. Political experts do not con- ceal their anxiety regarding the composi- tion of the ministry, because everything depends upon the men who are to give the new Chamber of Deputles its.first impe- tus, It is universally accepted now that both President Loubet and Premier Waldeck- Rousseau, though thorough republicans, be- long to the conservative, bourgeols ele- ment, and that finding the last elections returned a majority rather .too radical, they are going to endeavor to restrain any violent movements toward soclal reform. M. Waldeck-Rousseau’s resignation was foreshadowed in the World three weeks be- fore any newspaper in France had heard of it. It may be the cleverest move that bril- liant statesman ever has made and that it has been made after an explicit or tacit .understanding with President Loubet. It is the exceptional privilege of the presi- dent to select a cabinet by choosing pro- fessional politiclans from every repub- lican faction. A majority could thus be secured to the new government at least long enough to let the Chamber spend its first enthusiasm for energetic action. Meanwhile the ministry, which would be secretly steered by President Loubet and M. Waldeck-Rousseau, doubtless would, by a judicious distribution of patronage, suc- ceed in replacing the present zeal of many new members with that well known par- lamentary wisdom which deems it always too early to accomplish anything tending to change the present social arrangements. M. Waldeck-Rousseau could then return without risking loss of prestige resulting trom overthrow through a possible rebel- lion of the yet untamed radical majority and continue his policy of slow concessions, calculated to appease the masses. Simply Snbs for Rousse A mlnl-t’flll combination now In sight bears on’ these supposition Senator Combes has suddenly been launched for premier. Nobody ever heard of Combes, but he is sald to be an extremely sagacious and faithful henchman of M. Waldeck-Rous- seau. M. Combes, likke M. Waldeck-Rous- eeau, s sincerely anti-clerical and would continue the fight against the rich religious orders under Roman influence in politics. M. Valle, another senator devoted to the retiring premier, would take the ministry ot the interior, continuing through the de- partmental prefects the eliminating of treacherous anti-republican elements per- meating the administration throughout the country. M. Delcasse would retain the ministry of forelgn affairs, mainly because he never objected to following Waldeck-Rousseau's advice. The latter belleves the forelgn policy should be characterized by even more continuity than interior affairs. M. Dupuy would remain in the ministry ot agriculture, where he made a great suc- cest General Andre would still uphold the dignity of the army, while discouraging the tendencles to encroach upon the civil power. M. Monis, a cognac merchant, now minis- ter of justice, would be replaced by a welghtier man. A sensational feature of the new cab- inet is likely to be the naming of Camille Pelletan as minister of marine, which would secure the radical socialist support, as he is the main standard bearer of that faction. M. Felletan has been fighting for thirty years the deep-rooted routine per- vading all departments, especlally the navy. He has been a most determined opponent of the heavy battleship and an advocate of moderate-sized extremely speedy crufsers, submarines, etc. He is a progressive, quiet man, who has been kept out of cab- inets on account of his pugnacity. His advent would mark a new era in adminis- tration. His department would be ex- pected to be swept by & whirlwind of re- forms. If Senator Combes should become pre- pler he would take the portfolio of Paul Dechanel. Ill-concealed sympathy with the nationalist element renders his re-elec- tion as president of the Chamber of Depu- ties doubtful. The radical leader, Leon Bourgeols, is likely to be his successor. AMERICAN COLONY MOURNS Death of Mar e De La Rosiere a Shock to the Paris Soclal World. (Copyright, 1902, by Press Publishing Co.) PARIS, May 31.—(New York World Ca- blegram—Special Telegram.)—The American colony and the French aristoeracy are grievously shocked over the death of Mar- quise Carlos de La Roziere, who was Miss Edith Tilghman of New York. The marquise gave birth to twin boys on April 19 last and her death resulted on Tuesday. She was 22 years old. A list of those who at- tended the funeral in the American church would include nearly every American of prominence in Paris and more than 200 titled members of the French aristocracy. Her father, Coloael Frederick Boyd Tilghma: who came to this city overjoyed at the pros- ing his daughter and his grand- husband, Marquis de La Roszlere. The marriage of Miss Tilghman to the marquis, ten months ago, was & great sur- prise to her New York friends. She was a dashing blonde and she conquered Parls soclety soon after being presented, elght- een_months ago, by Mrs. Henry Bispham. Miss Tilghman had many suitors and her romantic marriage to the young marquis in London was followed by a second mar- riage here in compliance with the Fremch law. The remains of the marquise have been placed temporarily in the church vaults. PAGES 1 TO 12, SING THE BEE BULLETIN. Forecast for Nebraska—Partly Unsettled, with Occasional Showers; Warmer. Bogus Gems in Royal Crown. Made to Herbert. French Cabinet. ol of the Filipinos. of Tesmaters' Not Candidate for Governor, Presbyterians to Meet at Tarkio, Rosebery A na Government. Assessors to Collect Statistics. arriers’ Convention. Omaha Chinese in Trouble. Serto Sporting Events of a Day. Weekly Sporting Review. Woman's World and Work. Amusements and Musical Notes. Editorial. Rosewater-Gurley Debate, Market Report Story—“Bauner of Blue.” Temperature at Omaha Yesterday: Hour. Deg. PATTEN MAKES A MILLION Board of Trade Man Runs a Success- ful Cormer in May Oats. CHICAGO, May 31.—James A. Patten, mayor of Evanston, and a prominent Board of Trade operator, today brought to a suc- cessful close the corner in May oats which has dominated the oats market since early last fall. The profits credited to Mr. Pat- ten on the deal are estimated at $1,000,000. About the time prices In corn began to mount skywards last year on account of the crop shortage It wi leprned that someone was taking In all the May oats offered on the Chicago market and else- where. Prices began to advance and around 39 cents it was known that Mr. Patten was trying to work a corner. On the big flurry on the Chicago board last December May oats were pushed to 47% cents. Since that time reactions oc- curred, and when delivery day came this month many speculators thought the bot- tom had fallen out of the carner. It was said Mr. Patten had 10,000,000 bushels to 12,000,000 bushels of the May option. Everything that was oftered to him on deliveries he took and in turn sold prac- tically all the contract stocks to shippers at good inducements. This left nothing for the shorts to acquire with which to settle and prices accordingly were pushed up by Mr. Patten personally in the pit today. May oats closed yesterday at 43% cents. Today prices were jumped about 6 cents and closed at 40% cents. There was a little flurry of excitement at the close, but the corner did not affect the other options. TO MEET NORTHWESTERN TIME One Road Announces It Will Do So and & Speed War s A ticipated. CHICAGO, May 31.—(Special Telegram.)— —Western lines received today the officlal notice of the Northwestern's new fast Chil- cago-Omaha-Denver train and the manage- ments of competing lines are considering what they will do in the matter. A Burling- ton officlal eald that his company would not permit any road to make better time to Omaha and Denver than was made by the Burlington and it would not be strange if an effort would be made to go under the Northwestern's schedule. Some western officlals see a speed war coming, but it is likely that arbitration will intervene. It is also expected that the St. Paul wHl lssue an announcement of a ten or eleven-hour train between Chicago and St. Paul on the theory that the North- western gateway to the coast must be kept on & time parity with Omaha, NEBRASKA CORN AND WHEAT Acreage of Former Decreases Latter Increascs While Stands Are Good. CHICAGO, May 31.—The Corn Belt, pub- liched by the Chicago, Burlington & Quincy raflroad, in its issue Monday will say: Jorn planting in Nebraska was done mainly between April 16 and May 2, but some as late as May 10, and reports are in from ter localities, but the planting con- tinued as late as May 20. The condition of ground at the time of planting was better than last year, and the present condition of stand s excellent. A slight decrease of acreage is reported, owing to a correspond- ing increase of winter wheat acreage. All reports show the condition of winter wheat in Nebraska good. Out of 213 reports on the oats crop ninety-five sald good, ninety fair and seventy-eight that the prospect was FARMER NAILED TO A TREE He is Robbed by Two Inhuman Brutes and Then Horribly Maltreated. HUNTSVILLE, Ala., May 31.—Tom Har- less, a farmer who lives near Berkeley, Ala., was assaulted and robbed by two men and then natled to & tree. He was res- cued alive, but his hands were badly torn and he will not be able to work for several montks. Harless had been on the Easlioger place plowing and was eating his dinner at a epring when he was confronted by two strange men with pistols, who robbed him of §4 and then backed him against a tree. The loose folds of flesh on each side were pulled out and nalled to the tree and his hands were stretched above his head and treated likewise. In this condition the man remained untll dark, when he was rescued by & farmhand No Lives Were Lost. CHICAGO, May 31.—Oficlals of the Haw- thorne race track, ~whose grandstand burned yeaterday, said today that no lives had been lost in’the fire. ble_bo. who was rej killed had gone to lom track before the fire. Detectives are king on the theory that the fire was Ih. work of incendaries. » CINCINNATL, O., May of W. J, Murphy, general manager of the Queen & Creacent foute, who. wis stricken witn unly-u in Loulsville e yesterday & today reported %h&rm.‘ uuvflh lo 1, 31.—The condition E COPY FIVE CEN | been common amon, TS. WORST IN HISTORY Maunioipal Oorruption Practiced in 8t. Louis Baid to Have No Paral GRAND JURY AMAZED AT VASTNESS Public Bervants Are Skilled in Misuse of the People's Mone, DRAW PRIVATE INTEREST ON CITY FUNDS Men Traffioin Votes as Avowed Means of Making Livelihood, WILL TAKE YEARS TO GET WHOLE TRUTH Among Thowse Indicted Son of Ex Mayor, Accused of Bribery and Other Crimes on Five Gounts, ST. LOUIS, May 31.—~The most extensive and evident municipal corruption r brought to light anywhere or any time is that which has been practiced for years in this city, according to the report of the April grand jury just filed with Judge W. B. Douglas as the result of its prolonged and laborlous investigation of the charges of fraud made some time ago. In its report the grand jury says too much credit cannot be given to the circuit attorney, Joseph W. Folk, and the asslet- ant circuit attorney, W. Scott Hancock, for the fearless, intelligent and untiring man- mer in which they are discharging their dutles In connection with the municipal in- vestigation and the prosecution of those in- dicted. Indictments against the following, who had already been arrested on bench warrants and released on bonds, were made public this afternoon: Fred W. Ziegenhelm, secretary to former Mayor Ziegenhelm, charged in five counts with bribery and obtaining money under false pretenses; Charles F. Kelly, ex- speaker of the house of delegates; Dele- gate Charles L. Geregahty and Councilman Louis Schnell, charged with misdemeanor in office. Worst on Record. The report say that “while there may have been corruption In other cities as great as we have had here, yet In no place in the world, and in no time known to his- tory, has so much officlal corruption been uncovered and the evidence shown so that all could see and understand. These reve- lations have been so appalling as to be al- most beyond belief and it will be years be- fore the extent of the discoveries are fully realized.” “If the affairs of St. properly administered for the last fifteen years and if all officlals had been honest there would today be enough money in the treasury to put public bulldings in repalr, pave streets that are now unpaved, make sewers that are now unmade and bulld new buildings so much needed. The high tax the deplorable condition of publie institutions, the depleted state of the city treasury are an heritage left by officials who have provén traitors to the interests of the people and have trafficked in thelr influence and official actions, to the s detriment. These disclosures make plain that the taxpayers of St. Louis have been merci- y and pitilessly outraged for years, that the money they have pald in taxes has been squandered; instead of belng used for the public welfare it has been feloniously dissipated and benefited chiefly corrupt officials, who have grown opulent on small salarfes. Private Interest on Public Funds, “It is In evidence before us that a former collector of the city of St. Louls, who was afterward mayor, received interest on pub- lic funds for his own private account. The sum so received was something over $13,000, which, with interest to date, would amount to about $20,000. Any possible criminal charge arising out of this conduct has been barred by the statute of limitation, which, unfortunately, is three years. A civil ac- tion to recover the money, however, can still be brought and we understand will be instituted. “The secretary of the late mayor made a practice of selling permits and of extorting money for remittances of fines in criminal cas “The charter of the city provides that no member of the assembly, or city officlal, shall be Interested directly or indirectly in city contracts, or in furnishing supplies to the city. This beneficent law is, we find, most grossly violated by members of the municipal assembly. In the report reference was made to the glgantic street rallway franchise bribery scheme uncovered by the previous grand jury, through which almost $400,000 wi put up by two railroad compan! to cure the passage of bills giving valuable franchises. In one instance the report eald $250,000 was divided among the “‘combine™ members of the municipal assembly. respect to the other fund the report Caught Between Lines. By prompt and energetic ruption fund of 3K tween the lines and i the orders of court ber of indictments grew out of tempted purchase of a franchise. ‘Two of the det§\d|nu have become fu- Louis had been gitives from justide, forfeiting large bonds, and are now exlled In a forelgn land. Two others have been brought to trial, each case resulting In conviction, one bein given three years in the penifentiary an the other two years. Annlhar of the de- fendants ts still at | alien coun- try, where from rnnnl lnfllclllonl he will ablde for a while. The bribe money was produced in the court, leaving no doubt of the shocking and official debauchery that has been going on. Members of the municipal assembly have come before our body and brazenly admitted that they sought seats In the as- sembly for the money they could m selling their votes and it is apparent that this spirit has governed for years snd no bill of consequence has pas un! money has been pald to secure flvonblo action. Amazed at Vastoess, We have carrled the investigation on and although we were prepared to some extent by what has transpired to hear of official misdoings, we have been amaszed at the vastness of corruption that has members of the as- sembly and other oficlals of our city. It seems to bhave ighest alm of mome omciala to Fob the ity whenever opportunity offered. hey have regarded the holding of merely as a means of makin l Ivellhbod easler than they could in pi ll e and have administered the tr in lhnm for prjvate gain and not lor pubuo #We have spent conelderable time look- ing into the workings of the Dfllce depart- ment and its methods of ure. We find that the personnel lho force is §00d and the appearance and execut capacity of the men deserve favorabl comment. Slashed to D BUFFALO, N. Y., May 8. —Adam Jacol a tullblood Cattaragus [ndian, was to death with kanives in a fight which curred yesterday wion's station anger the t and slas mu-’-fl.‘l“ No arrests have bees